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Lifting ra’ui to feed the hungry
Tuesday 21 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weekend
Nooroa Ru Samuel shows the Ra'ui sign by the cordoned-off Rarotongan resort. LOSIRENE LACANIVALU 20041709
Cultural and environmental experts say traditional leaders may decide to lift ra’ui on protected marine areas to allow people to go fishing as times get tough – but already, some people are taking the law into their own hands.
Cultural and environmental experts say traditional leaders may decide to lift ra’ui on protected marine areas to allow people to go fishing as times get tough – but already, some people are taking the law into their own hands.
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